How do I disable or change the mute switch on iPhone 7 plus?

Hi Ralph, Apparently it used to be possible to set the side switch to lock screen orientation instead but this was removed sometime during iOS9. Setting mute to vibrate might alert you to accidental selection. Settings>Sounds>Vibrate on Silent

(I hope it's the same on the iPhone 7, I've got an SE )

Good luck

I have the same problem with my 7plus. I added a case but the problem still exists. I taped over the opening in the case but no help. There has to be a way to disable the stinking switch! I miss calls all the time and I am ready to go back to my 5s. Never had a problem with the silent switch or any other for that matter.

yes, this is a serious problem. i miss too many calls because the switch gets accidentally flipped. is there a way to disable the mute switch?!

Hi

It is not possible to disable or change the function of the Ring/Silent switch.

I agree Apple needs to add the ability to disable the mute switch back to iOS. $1000 iPhone 7 Plus, and I miss 90% of my phone calls. I have only had it for a few months now, and I already want my money back, just because of the missed calls. The other bells, whistles, and features are nice, but they are not worth missing all the important phone calls. I shouldn't be forced to buy a case, or damage the phone with superglue, to get back to what I had before I upgraded!

I hope that I'm assuming correctly that some contributers to this forum are actually owners of iPhone X. If so you, too, know the joys of the wandering mute switch. I recently upgraded to an iPhone X that is, if possible, even more annoying than the 7. Otterbox has recently fielded the "PURSUIT". Currently, it only fits the X. (I'm sure they could be persuaded to offer it for other models) The beauty of the new case is that the switch is completely covered and replaced by a rotary switch that is part of the case. The good news is that the rotary switch NEVER moves on its own. The bad news is that the case runs around $70 although buying directly from Otterbox will get you a discount which, as of this writing, amounts to 25%. This new case is no picnic to install but well worth the effort. Good luck to all. D

Can you please elaborate your question? What are you trying to accomplish? The mute button can't be changed or muted on the iPhone.

Use a case for iPhone - most of the cases leaves a small gap for the mute switch which actually prevents from turning Mute on or off accidentally.

Thanks Syama, I do use a case but the switch on my iPhone is a bit loose. Super easy to switch. I think it could switch just looking at it. 😉